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Looking east across Vine St toward the Capitol Records building under construction, Hollywood, circa 1955

Posted on December 4, 2024 by

Most photos of the iconic Capitol Records building are taken from the Hollywood and Vine intersection looking north, so this photo makes for a nice change. In this one, we’re looking east across the parking lot of the El Capitan … Continue reading →

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Night view of the Capitol Records building and Bob’s Burger Bar, Hollywood, circa 1962

Posted on July 31, 2024 by

It might just be the author in me talking, but it’s photos like this that can inspire whole novels. In this circa 1962 photo, we have the Capitol Records building on Vine St, Hollywood, and place I don’t remember seeing … Continue reading →

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Color photo looking north up Vine St from the Hollywood Blvd intersection, Hollywood, circa mid-to-late 1950s

Posted on July 23, 2024 by

There is no shortage of photos of the famous Hollywood and Vine intersection. Color photos are less plentiful, but you can still find them. But how many of them feature a gleaming white Jaguar XK-120 parked out front of the … Continue reading →

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Looking north up Vine St from Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, the night of July 27, 1948

Posted on December 20, 2023 by

In this atmospheric nighttime shot, we’re looking north up Vine St from Sunset Blvd. It was taken on the night of July 27, 1948, and we can see all the neon signs that greeted Angelenos at the time: Broadway-Hollywood department … Continue reading →

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